Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norman, OK

Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norman, OK

Overview of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit

Arbor House Alzheimer’s Unit is located on 48th Ave SW in Norman, Oklahoma. The structure is a single-story building that provides both private and semi-private rooms, offering some flexibility in how you might structure a placement. The area is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 14, meaning visitors will effectively need to drive.

The name reveals the core purpose of the community. This is a facility built from the ground up for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, rather than a standard assisted living environment with a memory wing attached as an afterthought. Their listed programs, specifically transitional and specialized care, imply a capacity to manage both new arrivals from other care settings and residents with complex, advanced needs.

While the profile is relatively sparse on granular specifics, it does clarify the essential data points: the specific care focus, the physical building type, and the room configurations. These are the variables most families evaluate first when analyzing a potential memory care transition. For those based in the Norman area who require a dementia-focused environment with flexibility in room type and specific care programming, the facility targets that demographic directly.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #152 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 171 homes we track in Oklahoma for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oklahoma facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14 / 100

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsTransitional Care, Specialized Care

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norman's city center to Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.18 miles to nearest hospital (Norman Regional Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the OK State Dept. of Health (OSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sooner Station at University North Park
AL
IL
MC
Nw Norman
100
Facility 100
OK AVG 69
Rank #18 / 120
Yes
19
Facility 19
OK AVG 40
Rank #141 / 171
-
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #5 / 100
Michael Dean6
2
Facility 2
OK AVG 3
Rank #34 / 102
0
Facility 0
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 102
0
Facility 0
OK AVG 8
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #1 / 102
The Gardens at Rivermont
AL
IL
MC
Norman
70
Facility 70
OK AVG 69
Rank #47 / 120
No
26
Facility 26
OK AVG 40
Rank #124 / 171
1 Bed
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #56 / 100
June Rose9
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #7 / 102
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 8
Rank #25 / 102
0.3
Facility 0.3
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #23 / 102
Arbor House of Norman
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Norman
62
Facility 62
OK AVG 69
Rank #61 / 120
No
16
Facility 16
OK AVG 40
Rank #149 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #58 / 100
Judy Kirkland11
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #7 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 8
Rank #7 / 102
0.1
Facility 0.1
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #7 / 102
Brookdale Norman
AL
Norman
39
Facility 39
OK AVG 69
Rank #100 / 120
Yes
67
Facility 67
OK AVG 40
Rank #15 / 171
Suite
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
OK AVG 72.1%
Rank #25 / 100
Florence (Naomi) Abbey11
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #51 / 102
6
Facility 6
OK AVG 8
Rank #47 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #39 / 102
Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Norman-No
14
Facility 14
OK AVG 40
Rank #152 / 171
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every OK community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oklahoma

Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit is located in Norman, Oklahoma.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oklahoma.

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ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oklahoma resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

OK Respite Vouchers

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Oklahoma resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
OK

Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Personal Care Program

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK

No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Bathing Grooming Light housekeeping Meal prep

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Oklahoma OAA Services

Age 60+
General OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OK resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
OK

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OK resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
OK

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Oklahoma SFMNP

Age 60+
General OK resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 11 AAAs; farmers’ market focus.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Oklahoma Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General OK resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$25,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < $1M.
OK

Exemption up to $1,000 of assessed value; homestead required.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$100-$200/year avg., varies by county)

Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit

Is Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit in a walkable area?

Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?

No, Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?

Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit is located at 151 48Th Ave Sw, Norman, OK 73072.

What is the phone number of Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit?

(405) 310-2499 will put you in contact with the team at Arbor House Alzheimer‘s Unit.

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